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  • Sep 1, 2008, 01:13 PM
    lightsabreeze1
    Harbor breeze ceiling fan light problems
    I have a 52 inch harbor breeze ceiling fan I installed a little over a month ago. It calls for four 60 watt Candelabra Base bulbs which I installed. The problem is the frequency of bulbs blowing out. Even without using the fan. I have tried reducing the wattage bulb used down to 40 and I still have been experiencing blowouts. If I had to guess, I would say that in the short time I have the fan I've replaced around 6 bulbs. Not always in the same socket either. Any possible remedies?
  • Sep 1, 2008, 01:19 PM
    ceilingfanrepair
    I hate candelabra bulbs.

    Does your fan shake or wobble?

    Do you have a voltage tester?
  • Sep 2, 2008, 10:49 AM
    lightsabreeze1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lightsabreeze1
    I have a 52 inch harbor breeze ceiling fan I installed a little over a month ago. It calls for four 60 watt Candelabra Base bulbs which I installed. The problem is the frequency of bulbs blowing out. Even without using the fan. I have tried reducing the wattage bulb used down to 40 and I still have been experiencing blowouts. If I had to guess, I would say that in the short time I have the fan I've replaced around 6 bulbs. Not always in the same socket either. Any possible remedies?

    The fan is relatively steady, no excessive wobble. I do not have a voltage tester.
  • Sep 2, 2008, 11:00 AM
    keyresource56
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lightsabreeze1
    I have a 52 inch harbor breeze ceiling fan I installed a little over a month ago. It calls for four 60 watt Candelabra Base bulbs which I installed. The problem is the frequency of bulbs blowing out. Even without using the fan. I have tried reducing the wattage bulb used down to 40 and I still have been experiencing blowouts. If I had to guess, I would say that in the short time I have the fan I've replaced around 6 bulbs. Not always in the same socket either. Any possible remedies?

    Search your local supplier for rough service light bulbs, sounds like a vibration problem or replace with Compact Fluorescent CFC bulbs which have no filaments, they seem pricey but last for 5 years and use 75 percent less energy.
  • Sep 2, 2008, 11:12 AM
    ceilingfanrepair
    I agree, try rough service bulbs. CFLs can be used if it is NOT a remote fan.

    If you can get a voltage tester, check your supply voltage.
  • Sep 2, 2008, 02:03 PM
    lightsabreeze1
    Can rough service bulbs and CFLs be purchased in a candelabra base in 40 watts or 60?
    Where are some places that normally sell them?
  • Sep 2, 2008, 05:52 PM
    keyresource56
    The Candelabra base not likely (sorry I missed the Candelabra Part), but I would be surprised if they didn't offer them in the CFC (CFL)
    I managed to find one online so they exist... see
    Amazon.com: BULB CFC CANDLE BULB CAND BASE: Home Improvement
    Not quite as stylish.
  • Sep 2, 2008, 10:03 PM
    ceilingfanrepair
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lightsabreeze1
    Can rough service bulbs and CFLs be purchased in a candelabra base in 40 watts or 60?
    Where are some places that normally sell them?

    Yes. Rough service = "ceiling fan bulbs" and they do make candelabra CFLs. Menards, Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.

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